What are the costs for Rhino Softball?
Instead of charging multiple lumps sums like many programs, Rhino Softball dues are split into monthly payments to make it easier for families.
Dues cover all training aspects including; offseason training, facility, trainers, insurance, paid coaches for HS levels, etc.
Uniform and tournament costs are a separate cost and vary depending on each team.
Below are the dues associated with Rhino Softball for the 2023/2024 season (prices may vary slightly year to year):
10u-13u dues: $500 initial payment (counts as August payment) and $174.13 a month for September-July
14u-18u player dues: $500 August payment (counts as August payment) and $264.97 a month for September-July
Do players receive access to the facility for individual use?
Yes, players in our program receive a key fob which allows them to access the facility for extra work whenever nothing is on the schedule.
It is no coincidence that the best players who have come through the program are the ones who put in the most amount of work.
What does your facility look like?
Click on an area in the picture below and you will be able to “virtually” walk the facility. If you click on the “2” it will take you to the second floor, where our six full sized cages and double barrel mounds are located.
What type of training do players receive with the dues?
Rhino players receive the following throughout the year:
- Hitting (includes mechanical, machine pitch and live AB’s and video analysis.
- Pitching
- Arm care and strengthening programs
- Speed, strength and agility
- Team practices
- Classroom sessions
- Position specific defensive training
- Yoga
Who coaches Rhino teams?
At our youth levels (10u-13u) we utilize dad coaches. We have had fantastic youth coaches that are dedicated, knowledgable and great role models for our players. As a program we invest into our youth level coaches with coaching classes and practice plans.
At our high school levels (14u-18u) we have paid, professional, coaches. Majority of our coaches at these levels have played collegiately and/or have coached at high school or college programs and levels in the past.
Who instructs practices during the offseason?
All off our training practices for both youth and high school levels are run by professional instructors with previous collegiate or high level softball experience.
To see our instructor staff and their bios, please click HERE.
Do you offer speed, strength and agility?
All training that we do is part of the monthly dues, which does include speed, strength and agility.
We are firm believers that this part of training is critical in the development of players which is why it is a large part of our training regimen.
All of our strength, speed and agility sessions are run by professional instructors that have that specific background and knowledge.
Each age level is different on focus levels. For a 10 year old, for example, the focus is core strength and athleticism while a 17 year old is gaining mass and explosiveness.
Does Rhino help with the college recruiting process?
Yes we do.
Overall, we want players to take responsibility for their recruiting, but we do help with the process.
We look to educate players and their families on the college recruiting cycle and hold recruiting classroom sessions where families learn about the process.
Rhino Softball has college connections throughout the country where we help connect those coaches with players that we feel are right fits.
We also help with recruiting videos when the times is right for players which they can add to their recruiting Twitter page.
As a program we are nearing 300 total college commitments since 2013.
Rhino Softball also typically holds 1-2 college showcases in the winter at our facility.
How many tournaments do teams play in?
10u-12u:
Fall: 3-4 tournaments/round robins plus practice – no travel tournaments
Summer: 10-12 tournaments/round robins plus practice – 1-2 travel tournaments
13u:
Fall: 3-4 tournaments/round robins plus practice – no travel tournaments
Summer: 10-12 tournaments/round robins plus practice – 2-3 travel tournaments
14u:
Fall: 3-4 tournaments plus practice – 1-2 travel tournaments (14u start college showcases)
Summer: 7-8 college exposure tournaments plus practice – 3-5 travel tournaments
15u-18u:
Fall: 3-4 tournaments plus practice – 2-3 travel tournaments
Summer: 7-8 college exposure tournaments plus practice – 4-6 travel tournaments
Do you have home fields?
Many of our teams will host their outdoor practices or pickup games at either Hassert Park in Romeoville or other local fields in the area.
Do Rhino instructors offer private lessons?
Yes, most of our instructors offer private lessons outside of standard practice sessions if that is something you are looking for.
Please email rhinosoftball.il@gmail.com requesting more information on lessons.